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Elon Musk wants to make Tesla a robotaxi provider. Tesla has now applied for a ride-service license in California.| Photo: Tesla
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Tesla and the Robotaxi: An Ambitious Plan with Many Question Marks

Elon Musk doesn't think much of restraint when it comes to the future of Tesla. For years, he has emphasized that autonomous driving is the key to the success of the electric car manufacturer. Now the controversial e-car pioneer has applied for a ride-hailing license.

Stock image: An electric air taxi takes off vertically from a designated take-off area at Doncaster Sheffield Airport and illustrates the planned integration of new air mobility concepts into regional flight operations. (Image: AI-generated).
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport plans to deploy flying taxis from 2028.

With the planned reopening in the summer of 2028, Doncaster Sheffield Airport is examining the deployment of electric air taxis. The aircraft are to take off vertically, carry up to five people, and reach speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.

EHang's autonomous VT35 Long-Range eVTOL air taxi | Photo: ehang.com
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Chinese unveil autonomous flying taxi with a 200 km range.

Golem.de reports that the Chinese manufacturer Ehang recently unveiled a new autonomous flying taxi with the VT35. The electrically powered eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) is currently in the testing phase and is planned to be used in the future for passenger traffic in urban agglomerations, island groups or coastal regions.

An unmanned Volocopter of the "VoloCity" type in the colors of ADAC Air Rescue flies over the airfield. (Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa)
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Insolvent but optimistic: Volocopter seeks investors

(dpa) The electric aviation industry has not really gained much momentum so far. Following Lilium, financial difficulties are leading a second start-up to the district court.